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Episode 2

The build begins, and catastrophe strikes when the council inform Mrs T she hasn't protected the ancient trees in the garden properly, and the build is ordered to cease immediately.

Love and Mettle episode 2/5
by Andrea Earl

Comic and touching true story of the writer's own experience as a mother and wife, risking her husband's entire pension on building a house. The build begins and catastrophe strikes when the council inform Mrs T she has not protected the ancient trees in the garden properly and the build is ordered to cease immediately. They are threatened with 250K in fines. The couple face financial ruin.

Produced and Directed by Pauline Harris.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 19 Nov 2013 19:45

Credits

Role Contributor
Mrs T Victoria Elliott
Dr T Robert Pugh
Richard Richard Thomas
Alfie Alfie Thomas
Jack Stephen Fletcher
Natasha Fiona Clarke
Sylvia Val McLane
Frank Seamus O'Neill
Director Pauline Harris
Producer Pauline Harris
Writer Andrea Earl

Broadcasts

  • Tue 19 Nov 2013 10:45
  • Tue 19 Nov 2013 19:45

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